This second course in People Organisation and Leadership introduces you to best practices of engineering management, focusing on aspects surrounding teamworking, leadership challenges, motivation techniques, and organisational and communication challenges. We will examine the technological and organisational aspects that impact on the human resources of a firm when managing change. You will gain knowledge of key strategies to implement change efficiently through analytical approaches.
We would recommend that students complete the People, Organisation and Leadership: Problem Solving and Decision Making course before progressing onto this course if they are new to this area of expertise.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Leadership considerations and concerns
- Leadership and motivation techniques using analytical approaches
- Overview of the principles of organisational structure
- The human element in organisations
- Modern people management concepts and practices
Please note, the case studies analysed throughout the course are in an Engineering context.
Duration
We would recommend that this online course provides 4 weeks of learning material, at 10 hours a week.
The benefit of online learning is you can progress through the educational material at your own pace, and complete the course quicker or slower than the average 4 weeks. You will also gain access to the course material for a full year, so that you can refer back to your notes or material after completing the course.
The course is available for students to start flexibly throughout the year.
Price
The course costs £250.
This course fee includes access to MyPlace our online learning platform, the course material for one year and a digital certificate of completion if you pass the final course test.
Who should attend
This course is for anyone from business, manufacturing or service backgrounds who are looking to better manage their team or develop better leadership skills. It is particularly suited to professionals looking for personal development opportunities, to upskill or further develop themselves towards the next promotion.
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Gain
If you complete the course by passing the final test, you will gain a digital certification of completion from a recognised university, adding to your CV and gaining competitive edge.
Online learning
This CPD course in People, Organisation and Leadership: Management is delivered entirely online, using MyPlace (Moodle) as the delivery vehicle. The course itself comprises of videos, articles, polls, discussions, tutorials, quizzes, activities which mirror the learning objectives of the residential course.
Online education has numerous benefits, for instance, many students can’t make enough time for on-campus courses due to their full-time work schedules, family, and other personal responsibilities. Due to the nature of this course there will be no day to day support instead students will have the flexibility to work at their own pace. Online delivery offers the flexibility increasingly required by professionals in the field.
Choosing us as your CPD training provider
We are a leading provider of CPD training in Scotland. Our programmes are delivered by University of Strathclyde staff equipped with in-depth research knowledge and years of practical industrial experience in the field.
Our training is built on solid academic foundations of what makes a difference. Participants on our courses will be awarded a digital Certificate of Performance in People Organisation and Leadership: Management from the University of Strathclyde.
